News Over half of Nigeria’s population living in poverty – World… Oluwadamilare Emmanuel Oct 23, 2024 The World Bank has said over 50% of Nigeria’s population lives in poverty. In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU)…
Business Why Nigeria shouldn’t reverse current economic reforms – World… Oluwadamilare Emmanuel Oct 17, 2024 The World Bank has warned that reversing the reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s administration will spell doom for Nigeria.…
Business Nigeria must sustain 15 years of reforms to ensure impact — World Bank Toyibat Ajose Oct 15, 2024 The World Bank has emphasized that Nigeria must continue its current economic reforms over the next 10 to 15 years to solidify its…
News More than one million Nigerians affected by severe food crisis in 2024 —… Alagbe Shenayon Oct 12, 2024 Nigeria is grappling with an escalating food security crisis, with more than one million additional people facing severe food…
Business Tinubu govt borrowed $6.45billion from World Bank – Report Toyibat Ajose Oct 10, 2024 The Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has secured $6.45 billion in loans from the World Bank within just 16…
News World Bank approves fresh $1.57bn support fund for Nigeria Alagbe Shenayon Sep 30, 2024 The World Bank has approved three operations totaling $1.57 billion to assist the Federal Government in enhancing human capital by…
News Floods sacked 404 million from Nigerian schools, others – World Bank Alagbe Shenayon Sep 17, 2024 A World Bank report reveals that more than 404 million students worldwide have experienced climate-related school closures between…
News ‘Probe $1,5bn World Bank loan to states, $3bn Chinese loan’, SERAP urges… Alagbe Shenayon Aug 11, 2024 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Attorney General…
News Nigeria’s health, education spending inadequate — World Bank Alagbe Shenayon Jul 12, 2024 The World Bank has disclosed that Nigeria's public expenditure on education and health is insufficient by any standard.…
News World Bank doubts CBN’s monetary policy will curb inflation Alagbe Shenayon Jun 14, 2024 The World Bank has expressed doubt that the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) tightening of monetary policy will effectively combat…